Kelly Lippke

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science (major in Psychology), UNISA (2007), Additional major in Linguistics, UNISA (2008), Certificate in Community Journalism, UNISA (2014), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Subeditor, Caxton, Northern Natal Courier (2012-2014), Highway Mail/Northglen News/Queensburgh News (2015-2018), Briefly News (2018-present)

Kelly Lippke is a copy editor/proofreader who started her career at the Northern-Natal Courier with a BA in Communication Science/Psychology (Unisa, 2007). Kelly has worked for several Caxton publications, including the Highway Mail and Northglen News. Kelly’s unique editing perspective stems from an additional major in Linguistics. Kelly joined Briefly News in 2018 and she has 17 years of experience. Kelly has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at kelly.lippke@briefly.co.za.

9924 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Table View shooting sparks fear and frustration after 33-year-old man is shot dead inside restaurant

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Peet Viljoen speaks about Mel Viljoen's release from prison

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Musa Mseleku's wife Samke "MaKhwela" faces backlash for "careless" video with baby Methuli

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DJ Maphorisa celebrates being the face of 'Shabang' after rapper Offset does viral dance moves

Celebrities

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South African DJ and music producer DJ Maphorisa celebrates being the face of Drake's new 'Shabang' after US rapper Offset does viral dance moves.

Thuli Phongolo bares all in sizzling swimsuit photo: "Her BBL looks cute here"

Celebrities

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Thuli Phongolo flaunts her BBL in a two-piece swimsuit during her Seychelles getaway, igniting mixed reactions from fans on social media about her curves.

"It's actually crazy": Cape Town man pays R60 to charge an electric car to full in Durban

People

a month ago

A Cape Town content creator paid just R60 to fully charge his Geely electric car at a Durban mall, and South Africans had a lot to say about the range and savings.

Gayton McKenzie to Lodge Complaint Against Sundowns Over Miguel Cardoso PSL Criticism

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Gayton McKenzie criticises Miguel Cardoso's damaging remarks on South African football, as fans debate the state of the PSL and scheduling issues post-Sundowns'

Mel Viljoen shares first selfie after release from US ICE detention centre

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a month ago

Mel Viljoen shares her first selfie after being released from a US ICE detention facility, opening up about the first thing she did after being freed.

Thandiswa Mazwai reflects on a devastating few months in 2026: "This year has been so hard"

Celebrities

a month ago

Legendary singer Thandiswa "King Tha" Mazwai left fans heartbroken after opening up about how deeply painful and difficult 2026 has been for her so far.

Amor Vittone and daughter’s shopping trip turns chaotic after fitting room incident

Celebrities

a month ago

Amor Vittone shares a humorous video of a shopping trip with her daughter, Kylie van der Westhuizen, that turns chaotic after Kylie gets stuck in a fitting room.

“Only in Boksburg”: viral clip of Boksburg North altercation sparks SA reaction

South Africa

a month ago

A viral video of a violent altercation in Boksburg North sparks debate among South Africans on social media about the normalisation of violence in the country.

Reality TV star Mel Viljoen breaks her silence after release from prison

Celebrities

a month ago

South African YouTuber and businesswoman Mel Viljoen has broken her silence since she was released from a US prison on Thursday evening, 21 May 2026.

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